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brisk

brisk [ brisk ] (comparative brisk·er, superlative brisk·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. quick: done quickly and energetically
a brisk walk

2. brusque: speaking or behaving in an abrupt way
a brisk reply

3. busy: showing or experiencing much activity
Business was brisk.

4. invigorating: refreshingly cool
brisk autumn days

[Late 16th century. Probably < French brusque (see brusque)]

brisk·ly adverb
brisk·ness noun
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